A 6-year-old client is brought into the healthcare facility by his family with complaints
that the child appears to be very sad, depressed, and exhibiting a drastic change in
personal appearance.
The healthcare provider diagnoses the child with childhood
schizophrenia. What nursing consideration should be kept in mind when caring for such
a client?
A) Encourage supportive counseling for the family
B) Encourage hospitalization over homecare
C) Talk to the client rather than listening
D) Stop medications when symptoms disappear
A
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The nurse is examining a 2-year-old child and asks, "May I listen to your heart now?" Which critique of the nurse's technique is most accurate?
a. Asking questions enhances the child's autonomy b. Asking the child for permission helps develop a sense of trust c. This question is an appropriate statement because children at this age like to have choices d. Children at this age like to say, "No." The examiner should not offer a choice when no choice is available
The nurse who notes an increase in a patient's white blood cell count is aware that during the immune response pathogens are engulfed by white blood cells that ingest foreign particles. This process is known as:
A) Apoptosis B) Phagocytosis C) Antibody response D) Cellular immune response
A patient is suspected of having a hypersensitivity reaction. Which laboratory test result supports this suspicion?
1. patch test with a 1-inch area of erythema 2. eosinophils 2% of the total WBC 3. Coombs indirect showing no agglutination 4. elevated hematocrit level
Which of the following nursing interventions is most clearly stated and will assist other staff members to provide safe care?
A) provide extra fluids B) increase ambulation in hallway C) reinforce use of incentive spirometer TID D) complete physical assessment with patient in the AM